Outcomes
Demonstrate safe work habits in the operation of welding, cutting and fabrication.
Formulate welding symbols and effectively demonstrate their use.
Explain Basic metallurgy concepts and identify metals and weld methods used in industry.
Evaluate proper methods required for strong welds and accurate cuts.
Identify the appropriate equipment required in a fabrication setting.
Explain the proper setup and use of gases for the various types of welds.
Identify the proper procedure for preparing, welding & destructively testing a completed weld coupon per the AWS code.
Program Overview
The Welding certificate curriculum is designed to develop within the student practical skills in drafting, tungsten inert gas welding, metal inert gas welding, stick electrode welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxyacetylene cutting and oxyacetylene brazing.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Electives
| Electives | 5 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 32
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| WELD 1124 | Advanced Arc Welding | 4 Credits |
| Technical Electives | 5 Credits |
Fall semester
Spring semester
| WELD 1263 | Metallurgy & Heat Treatment | 3 Credits |
| WELD 2224 | Metallic Inert Gas Welding | 4 Credits |
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